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With warm hearts and deep appreciation, we celebrate the life of Kay Francis Byrd Atchley Crowe, who passed away at the age of 76 on Sunday, October 29, 2023.
A proud native of Rutherford County, NC, Kay was born to her parents, the late Ray Edgar Byrd and Ruby Ethel Harris Byrd.
In addition to her parents, she joins her late husbands, Glenn Atchley and Larry Crowe, as well as her brother, James Preston Byrd, and sister, Linda Byrd Earley, in the embrace of eternity.
Her journey of education led her to attain her RN from Western Piedmont Community College, and she later earned her BSN from UNC Charlotte.
A loving mother to her children, Connie Shytle (husband Jeff), Kim Wheat (husband Steve), and Melissa Atchley., six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren.
Kay was a member of Southern Baptist Church.
A service to commemorate Kay's life was held November 4 at Southern Baptist Church with Rev. Peter Surran and Dr. James Byrd officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Southern Baptist Church at 140 Church St., Rutherfordton, NC 28139.
